Lowrance electronic X50 DS manual Frequency, Fish I.D.

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sonar signal cone, the image appears on the screen as a long line in- stead of a fish arch. Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return.

To adjust Chart Speed, repeatedly press MENU until the CHART SPEED scroll bar appears. Press to increase the speed of the chart. Press to decrease it. Press PWR to clear the menu.

To return to the original setting, repeat the steps above, but use the arrow keys to set the speed to 100% before clearing the menu.

Frequency

Your sonar unit can transmit signals at 83 kHz and 200 kHz. The de- fault frequency is 200 kHz, best used in shallow water (about 300 feet or less). This frequency is the best choice for about 80 percent of the fresh and salt water sport fishing applications. When you get into very deep salt water, up to 1,000 feet, the 83 kHz frequency will work best.

The 200 kHz transducer will give you better detail and definition, but less depth penetration. You will not get as much detail or definition with the 83 kHz frequency, but it has greater depth penetration and up to 120° of wide fishingfinding coverage. Remember, all sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water.

Frequency menu with 200 kHz selected.

To switch the Frequency, repeatedly press MENU until the Frequency menu appears. Press to select 200 KHZ or press to choose 83 KHZ. Press PWR to clear the Frequency menu from the screen.

Fish I.D.

The Fish I.D.feature displays — as fish — targets that meet certain conditions. The microcomputer analyzes all echoes and eliminates sur- face clutter, thermoclines and other undesirable signals.

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Contents Fish-Finding Sonar Copyright 2006 Lowrance Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Visit our web siteTable of Contents Troubleshooting Capabilities and Specifications X50 DS GeneralBack-up memory SonarHow Sonar Works Sonar soundingAutomatic ranging Zoom bottom trackDual Search Transducer PreparationsInstallation Recommended Tools and suppliesSelecting a Transducer Location How low should you go? Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom MountingAlign plastic ratchets in bracket Assemble transducer and bracket Transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hullDeep-vee hull Trolling Motor Bracket Installation Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Shoot-Thru-Hull PreparationEpoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull Testing Determines Best Location Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation Power Connections permanent mount only Mounting the Sonar Unit In-Dash, Bracket or Portable Bracket Installation Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket Portable Sonar Installation Installing the Batteries Mounting the UnitRatchet Tie Nylon Cord here Suction Portable Transducer Storage Page Operation Keyboard BasicsMenus MemoryUP & Down Arrows ↑ ↓ Full Chart DisplayDepth Range Zoom Sensitivity To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode To adjust sensitivity in Manual ModeGrayline Chart Speed Frequency Fish I.D.Fish arches Fish I.D. symbols Fish Alarm AlarmsFishTrack Depth Alarms Shallow AlarmDeep Alarm Battery AlarmNoise Rejection and ASP Noise Rejection menu Temperature Display To display TemperatureDepth Display To display DepthTo display battery voltage VoltageBacklight ContrastReset Options Set LanguageSoftware Information To select a languageUnit wont turn on Unit turns on only in simulator modeUnit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically No fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is off NoisePage Lowrance Electronics How to Obtain Service… Not toll-freeAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site